Description

Kite surfing is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Kite beach, is one of the 'Mecca's' for all kite surfers, from beginners to the pro kite surfers.

In South Africa poverty is a reality. There are a number of townships in close proximity. Children from these townships, many with great promise, spend their weekends in the townships surrounded by bad elements and the negative influences of peer pressure.

You can teach an underprivileged child how to swim and kite surf and to enjoy the sea!

A volunteer will become a mentor for a child and will teach the child how to swim, the basics of kite surfing and how to work with the equipment.

If you have no idea how to kite surf, you will learn the skills of this wonderful sport at Kite Beach.

After finishing training, the child will receive a card allowing him or her to help other tourists and kite surfers with setting up their equipment and watching over their belongings. This will create a weekend job for the child and a chance for them to get involved in kite surfing. Who knows, the kid you teach may become the next world champ?

No experience is necessary. Qualified kite surfers will receive a discount off their package.

Highlights

Cape Town is one of the world's most spectacular destinations. Situated on the south western tip of Africa, Cape Town and the Western Cape are recognized as one of the most beautiful places on earth. Offering a range of attractions, breathtaking sights and endless activities, it is a year-round holiday destination with friendly people, a mild climate and rich cultural heritage.

Activities

Your task will include the following:

* A volunteer will become a mentor for an unprivileged child
* Teaching the child how to swim,
* the basics of kite surfing and how to work with the equipment.

Note: Volunteers are allowed to change between projects or do more than one of the following:

* Teaching at Local Township School Cape Town and or
* Disabled and underprivileged Adults & Child Home;
* Homeless Township Children

Travel Types

• Kitesurfing/Kiteboarding
• Sports
• Volunteering

Qualifications

No experience is necessary. If you have no experience you will be instructed by trained professional on how to kite surf. This is all included in the price. The love for the sun, the sea and sports.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

From R233 per day

Program Fees Include:

* Airport pickup and return transfer to Cape Town International Airport.
* Accommodation in a dorm at a local backpackers (Note: Accommodation can be upgraded to a private room at an extra ZAR120 per night.)
* Orientation and BBQ
* One of the following tours:
- Cape Point tour
- Township
- Wine route tour
* Welcome pack:
- Moola Magic loyalty card
- Key ring
- Info pack, etc.
* 24hr support
* Donation to the organization
* BBQ in the local township

What is excluded from the fee?
* Meals (Budget approx R40 per week)
* Use of telephone and internet
* Flights, Visas, Medical and travel insurance
* Personal activities

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Childcare/children
• Street Kids
• Volunteering

Age Range

18 years old and above

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

3-5 days

MadibasVolunteers's Mission Statement

We are a newly established South African company. We are based in Cape Town and connected throughout South Africa. Our passion and vision is to uplift and maintain the South African communities, charities, wildlife and conservation projects, we are involved with, by providing them with quality volunteers and funding. As volunteers are critical to our cause we are determined to provide every volunteer with the best and most rewarding experience of their lives at a fraction of the price. We pride ourselves in providing first class accommodation, orientation and support for every volunteer we come in touch with in order to make their experience exactly what they expect it to be. As we are a South African based company we are in the best possible position to provide our volunteers with support and back up during their South African adventure. We also work very closely with all our project partners to ensure that your stay with us is a success!

Year Founded

2008